"Matt Roan Named New Director of Athletics at James Madison University"
Matt Roan has been appointed as the new director of athletics at James Madison University, bringing with him extensive experience in Division I athletics administration. Roan, a Virginia native, has previously served as AD at Eastern Kentucky University and Nicholls State University, overseeing significant improvements in facilities, academic performance, competitive achievements, and fundraising. He is set to take over at JMU in May, following the retirement of Jeff Bourne, and is expected to continue the university's successful athletic trajectory.